Anti-static refers to the ability to counteract the static electricity that allows clothing to stick to the body.
December 2023, TÄNKOM | Revised March 2024 RETHINK
Antistatic
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Textile
Aramid (aromatic polyamide)
Aramid is an artificial synthetic fibre, a polyamide fibre consisting of long chains of smaller molecules. It can withstand high temperatures and is fireproof. The properties of aramid fibres are built in at the molecular level using chemical structures and …
Antibacterial
Antibacterial means resistance to the growth of bacteria. Bamboo and hemp are examples of materials that have natural antibacterial properties. Some textiles can also be treated with chemicals to achieve similar effects.
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Fashion Trendsetter – Fiber Dictionary 
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Angora
Angora wool comes from the fur of the angora rabbit and is a very soft, long fibre. The fibres are thin and hollow, making them light, warm and insulating. They also have a halo-like effect around each fibre, making them …
Acetate
Acetate is an artificial fibre made from cellulose from various natural sources such as wood, cotton, and plants. The fibres are broken down by acetic anhydride or acetyl chloride along with other chemicals, resulting in cellulose acetate, which is used …
Cellulose
Cellulose is one of nature’s most essential and common organic compounds. It is a polymer of long chains of glucose units and is the main component of plant cell walls. Cellulose is found in the stems, leaves, and stalks of …
